AI Damage2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 14
- involving a crash
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 21% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 14% of all complaints
- 4 Seat belts 14% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 14% of all complaints
- 6 Suspension 14% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 7% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Seat belts: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Structure: 2 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.8 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 4-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 14 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
From the time of purchase the car will not start after gas is put into it when the car is cut off. By pressing the accelerator slightly it will resume normal operation.the key does not come out of the ignition and the parking brake will not disengage it.
After refueling the vehicle, it failed to start. The accelerator pedal had to be depressed in order for the vehicle to start. Two months later, the key became stuck in the ignition off position and failed to release. While in park, the vehicle rolled away and crashed into the rear of another vehicle.
There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and became aware that the crossmember for the front alignment was severely corroded. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
The SRS light on the dash is on. the passenger seatbelt does not alert when thereâs a passenger who needs to put on there seatbelt.
The subframe on the passenger rear side broke due to rust. Both subframes are rusted front and back but the rest of the underneath of the car is perfect. I need it replaced and the dealer said they can not even get the part anymore. So my car is pretty much totaled. The suv is only 12 years old. That is pathetic.
While fueling the vehicle, the contact noticed fuel leaking and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact also noticed a strong odor of fuel around the vehicle.
While driving 50 mph, the air conditioner started to produce warmer air. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 10v514000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed to replace the battery.
My car will die when idling or if speed is less than 20 mph. It takes numerous times to restart and will have to accelerate to get it going again. This can happen anywhere at anytime.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,551 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 26% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Endeavor has 42 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 14, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (29%), rust, corrosion (29%), won't start (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2008 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.